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Roots save July 4, open for the Goo Goo Dolls

POSTED: Monday, June 7, 2010, 3:35 PM

Filed Under: Music Philly Bands

So remember when we hated on the Goo Goo Dolls playing the Parkway for July 4 because ... well ... the Goo Goo Dolls are a mediocre band that have little or nothing to do with Philadelphia? Don't make those outta town plans just yet. Dan Gross reports that, while no official announcement has been made, The Roots will play a set before Boys from Buffalo take the stage to lull everyone into a Adult Alternative radio stupor. So it ain't official yet, but ?uestlove totally just retweeted Danny Boy's post about the show, and if there's one thing we can all trust in this world as a valid source of news, it's Twitter. Either way, this turns down the suck of the Parkway concert a great deal. Maybe we'll get a duet between the two? What do you want to hear the two bands perform? "Ebony & Ivory" anyone? What about "Reign in Blood"? Look out for more coverage of the Roots Picnic later today.

CJD

Posted 2010-06-07 12:56:10

You should try going to a GGD concert before you slam it.  They put on a great show!  They are touring now, so I'm sure you can find an appearance near you. You might actually be surprised.

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 13:12:19

I bet I wouldn't be surprised about the credibility of a band whose lead singer does Fox reality shows.

Amory

Posted 2010-06-07 14:07:05

Harrison...could you try making a point...it is shocking that a guy in a band that writes songs would be a judge on a show picking a good band! Really...can't you come up with something better. John Rzeznik is very talented and one of them most decent human beings out there.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-07 15:22:45

harrison you base you opinion on the fact that he did one season of a reality show? That is weak!! and misinformed
I have seen GGD twice and was blown away, great bang for the buck! You should open your eyes and clean the wax out of you ears. We know you are smarter than that...

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 16:02:07

I don't mean to offend, but I was really taken aback by the fact he agreed to do that show. I see it as selling out when they don't have much to sell -- I don't think they're versatile, and they're too radio-friendly. *Not to speak to Rzeznik's humanity or other traits.

From personal experience, I spent most of my GGD concert waiting for an underwhelming version of "Iris." 

Different strokes, for different folks.

(Admittedly, my 9th grade girlfriend broke up with me at that show, so I may be biased)

Harrison S.

Posted 2010-06-07 16:10:48

Also, I should reveal that my musical tastes are derived from screaming people with multi-colored mohawks.

Nick

Posted 2010-06-07 23:31:23

Goo's are a great band.
They can kick it live.
People like to judge and group the goo's as a mediocre radio band without any previosu knowledge of their impressive back catalogue.
Their most recent album admittedly was a letdown but this is a band that deserves respect.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-08 07:05:01

Selling out? No man I saw it as him wanting to help some kids with a dream. If it was a sell out, why not do a bunch of shows not one season of one show.

 As for Iris, yes it is saturated, but in the right venue it is a classic sing along with the band tune. Though I wouldn't base your opinion on one song. Look at the entire show. But to each his own.
(Take a look at there live dvd, playing in the rain in buffalo)

Amory

Posted 2010-06-10 17:00:07

Thanks for your honest response...I can appreciate you just being into a different sound but the Goos are a great live band and they aren't full of themselves like so many acts out there! They probably more than most would also respect the support for the "home-town" band. However, I would guess the people who plan this show want a bigger name...I go to shows all over and I have never heard of the Roots...no offense intended. I hope you go and stay for the Goos and I hope it is a Kick-Ass experience for you! Enjoy the 4th...I wish I could be there!

Cally

Posted 2010-06-12 18:51:51

A mediocre band? Seriously? They're amazing--as aforementioned, listen to their back catalogue. I can see why you want your hometown heroes first, but to say the Goo Goo Dolls are merely mediocre is misinformed. Sure everyone has their own tastes. but take another listen.

kim

Posted 2010-06-13 18:57:19

Who the hell are the Roots?

Posted 2010-06-13 19:16:05

this is just sad.  i hope you're kidding.  are you from philly?

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-15 07:00:27

Talent is talent no matter what musical taste. Its one thing not to be into a certain type of music, but another to dimiss a talent based on that.

I am not into country music, yet I appreciate the talent of Martina Mcbride, Keith Urban,,,and have started to listen to some alt-country.

Keep an open mind young man.

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-15 07:05:28

i am not from Philly, but have heard them spoken about when I am on the shore...Kind of what Southside Johnny is to NJ.


It's all good.
Peace

Vicky

Posted 2010-06-16 13:56:10

I have been to many Goo Goo Dolls concerts...  they are so talented and there are always people of all ages! They are a great "American Band".. and uhm.. hello... it is going to be 4th of July, no? You do not have to know their music to enjoy one of their concerts.. It's always filled with so much energy! Anyone trashing them probably couldn't name any of their recent songs anyway! How do you know that you don't like something that you know nothing about!

nymidwest

Posted 2010-06-17 06:36:05

Well said Vicky.
Looking forward to seeing GGD this summer!

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